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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 272 through 328.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what season did MM and Fujiwara move into her father's old house?
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

2. What ceremony did the Prince celebrate with Fujiwara and MM?
(a) Hinamatsuri.
(b) Obon.
(c) Genpuku.
(d) Chanoyu.

3. In what season did the archery contest take place after MM's long illness?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

4. Why was MM unable to prepare Fujiwara's mourning clothes?
(a) Fujiwara had gained too much weight for MM to accurately measure him.
(b) The attendants in charge of that were gone.
(c) MM was on a pilgrimage.
(d) MM was too ill.

5. Why was Michitsuna given an official rank in court?
(a) Michitsuna became engaged to a noblewoman.
(b) Fujiwara passed down his duties to Michitsuna.
(c) Michitsuna pleased the prince with his archery skills.
(d) Fujiwara was promoted to major captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Fujiwara respond to the Prince's actions with his wife?

2. The _______ of the Ono Palace passed away in Book Two.

3. Of what did Michitsuna's lady friend angrily accuse him?

4. What distressed MM most about her ten years of marriage to Fujiwara?

5. Why did MM not expect Fujiwara to visit her in her father's house?

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